Comments on: It goes on

By: Dolores Hagen

Dolores Hagen — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:01:05 +0000

Beautiful, Stan. I remember she made the best cherry pies ever! You were so very blessed with all your grandparents and now you’re blessed with your own beautiful daughters. Yes, I’m glad she’s not suffering now. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and sensitive blog with us.
Aunt Doey

By: Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:17:45 +0000

What a moving and delightful mini-memoir, featuring Velma. I didn’t know her well, because of distance and time, but I heard so many wonderful stories about her and Stanley, via Modena, that I felt I had some idea of the life-force she was. I know everyone will miss her, but having cherished memories, and as Stanley Adam says, moving on in life is important. Evidenced by the lovely new life-forces emerging here. Heartfelt condolences to you all.

By: Tina Apodaca

Tina Apodaca — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:08:27 +0000

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. I know what it is to care for an aging parent, and I’m sure she appreciated everything you did for her. I hope you will take comfort that she is no longer suffering. I will say a prayer for all of you. May our Lord bless her soul. She would be pleased by the beautiful tribute you prepared for her.

By: Sherrie Doke

Sherrie Doke — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:46:50 +0000

Beautifully written and photographed, Adam. I am glad I got to visit the farm and the Coppocks years ago. What a strong and enduring legacy they both leave behind. My heart goes out to you all during these very sad days.

By: Jennifer Kessler

Jennifer Kessler — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:09:36 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. I am so sorry that your family is suffering another major loss. I feel honored to have known your grandparents. Visiting their home is one of my favorite Coppock reunion memories. Love and hugs to you all!

By: Stewart

Stewart — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:48:48 +0000

Very moving, Stanley Adam!

Brought back many happy memories for me and for us, too.

I agree with your father, we should make sure we celebrate all your grandparents were to all of us at the same time we are sad to no longer have them with us.

We wish we could be with you all to take part in the celebration…

Stewart and Karen

By: Art Trujillo

Art Trujillo — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:43:57 +0000

Well, Adam, she died this morning. Now it’s time to CELEBRATE her life, even though many tears will be shed. My recollections about her are that she was the consummate farm wife, a whiz in the kitchen, a master with the butter churn, a supreme maker of popcorn and fudge on Sunday nights, a devoted church member, and, especially a lover of all living things. She risked serious injury and illness years ago when she lifted a skunk with her bare hands and slammed it against the wall because that skunk was attacking her kittens. She needed to undergo a series of rabies shots for her cat-saving efforts. Velma was a highly intelligent woman, seldom making a grammatical error, unless she did so for effect. And she had a way with the language, resurrecting words like “cattywampus” for crooked and “addle-pated” for confused. Seeing her in the hospital room for the last couple of weeks of her life convinced us that she was ready to let go. She isn’t suffering now. We’ll miss you, Grandma Velma.

By: Art trujillo

Art trujillo — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:31:36 +0000

Adam: that is SO moving that I’m trying very hard to remain dry-eyed. Very sensitive. I’m sure others will appreciate it as well.
Dad